Talk:Scott Simon

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Contents 1 Simons Politics 2 I was probably a bit excessive 3 Simon's Warm and Infectious Sense of Humour Deserves A Section Of it's Own 4 Article Needs More Material

[edit] Simons Politics

Simon doesn't seem to easily fit any mold. He is probably on the liberal side of things-- but seems very capable of questioning orthodox liberal thought as easily as conservative thought. He will lambaste Islamic terrorists as much as he will a conservative politician. Then he will turn around and gently tease the French for some of their baffling arrogance. Overall, Simon is refreshingly non-ideological.

Sean7phil (talk) 04:15, 3 February 2008 (UTC)

His often leading questions and offhand comments revealed a very noticeable slant to the left. He's even quoted letters from listeners chastising him for it though he made a point of denying it. Nothing wrong with that, but claiming he has not been accused of a slant seems insincere and ought to be included. On the other hand, as he's gotten older he seems to have become a little conservative and has at least once been criticized for being pro-War(!)<http://www.current.org/ethics/ethics0316news.shtml>. Go figure.Virgil61 (talk) 02:53, 27 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] I was probably a bit excessive

The subject of the article complained (in a very friendly way) about errors in the article. It was written in a very breezy style and a quick check of the sources (mostly just the official NPR biography) revealed that much of what was in our article was unsourced. Rather than risk continuing in error, I decided to just stub the article so people can start over... with sources this time, please. :) --Jimbo Wales 14:17, 4 July 2007 (UTC)

It's his voice -- he could read a death sentence and sound friendly. Working on citing everything very very thoroughly. --AnonEMouse ^(squeak) 16:30, 10 July 2007 (UTC)

Wish the above comment could be quoted! Very accurate!

He is a very compassion and gentle personality (although I have heard him say on his show that he has had his uncompassionate moments).

24.8.106.182 (talk) 04:14, 3 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Simon's Warm and Infectious Sense of Humour Deserves A Section Of it's Own

Simon is somehow both a serious journalist and a borderline comic. And yet he can switch in a blink of an eye from comedy to a very touching kind of compassion and sense of sadness about a subject. He never seems to be acting either-- all of this seems to be just really him.

Sean7phil (talk) 04:18, 3 February 2008 (UTC)

That may very well be true, but without a reference it is merely your opinion and not suitable for inclusion in wikipedia. If you could find a reference to where some well know commentator or critic stated this, then that might be good for inclusion. --rogerd (talk) 14:42, 3 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Article Needs More Material

This is a good start-- but needs more material. Needs a pic too.

24.8.106.182 (talk) 16:59, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

He did have a brief stint as a morning news personality and returned to NPR less than enamored with this career segue if I remember correctly. If anyone can source it, it ought to be included. Virgil61 (talk) 02:56, 27 April 2008 (UTC)